In a bold move towards global stability, President Donald Trump unveiled the ‘Board of Peace’ on Thursday at the United States Institute of Peace in Washington. The initiative comes with a massive $10 billion U.S. commitment for Gaza’s post-war reconstruction and humanitarian relief.
Sharing the stage with Vice President JD Vance, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, special envoy Steve Witkoff, and board member Jared Kushner, Trump emphasized simplicity in his vision. ‘What we’re doing is simple—peace. Easy to say, hard to achieve. But we’ll get it done,’ he declared to an audience of over 40 countries’ representatives, including several heads of state.
Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif attended, while India was represented by Deputy Chief of Mission Namgya Khampa. Trump boldly claimed the Gaza war is over, though he cautioned that the world awaits Hamas’s next move. He expects disarmament, warning of severe repercussions if unmet.
The ceasefire since last October holds firm, with all remaining hostages—living and deceased—returned. Trump highlighted contributions exceeding $7 billion from nations like Kazakhstan, Azerbaijan, UAE, Morocco, Bahrain, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Uzbekistan, and Kuwait. The UN is coordinating $2 billion in aid, and FIFA pledges $75 million for projects.
America’s $10 billion dwarfs these, Trump noted, calling it a fraction of war’s cost. Albania, Kosovo, and Kazakhstan offer troops and police for stability, while Egypt and Jordan train reliable Palestinian forces.
Trump also touched on India-Pakistan tensions, revealing he urged de-escalation and considered 200% tariffs had they persisted, underscoring the nuclear risks.
This follows Hamas’s October 7, 2023, attack killing 1,200 Israelis and taking over 200 hostages, sparking Israel’s response that caused thousands of Palestinian deaths and a humanitarian crisis. The ‘Board of Peace’ signals a new era of collaborative rebuilding.